Savannah at night is different. This Savannah Ghostwalker Tour and Ghost Hunt leans into real local lore and lets you try a K2 EMF meter for hands-on paranormal searching. I love the fact-based storytelling that ties hauntings to what actually happened in town, and I love how efficiently the route packs in major spooky landmarks on foot. One drawback: it’s an outdoor, 9 PM start with no restroom stops, so you’ll want to plan ahead and arrive early.

What you get here is less Hollywood scream-fest and more guided “here’s what we know, here’s what people claim, and here’s why that matters.” With an average rating of 4.9 and about 98% of people recommending it, the best part tends to be the guide’s pacing and the mix of history + ghost lore. If you want to wander at your own pace or hide from night walks, this probably won’t be your style.

Key highlights you can’t ignore

• K2 EMF meter use included: you’ll get instruction and use a real meter during the tour.
• Licensed local guides: you may tour with Patrick or Gene, and both focus on stories tied to places.
• Historic District route: you’ll cover multiple squares and landmarks close together on foot.
• Cemeteries and squares: Colonial Park Cemetery plus several major Savannah squares create strong atmosphere.
• Small group size: capped at 16 travelers, which keeps it from feeling like a cattle-call.
• On-time departure: the tour starts promptly at 9:00 PM, so late arrivals are a problem.

Savannah at 9 PM: What This Ghost Hunt Actually Feels Like

This tour is built for the night when Savannah’s streets do the storytelling for you. You’ll meet your guide in a very specific spot—Madison Square—and then the group moves as one unit through the Historic District. The vibe isn’t just spooky for spooky’s sake. It’s about how the city’s past got layered with ghost tales over time.

I like that the tour stays grounded. You’re not just getting scary-sounding legends. You’re getting local context and explanations that help the stories make sense. And because it’s a small group, you’re more likely to hear the details than just catch snippets over other people’s noise.

That said, it’s still a walking tour at night. Expect cool air, wet pavement now and then, and plenty of standing while the guide talks. If you’re hoping for constant action and zero pauses, you may find yourself wanting a little more movement between stops.

Price, Group Size, and Getting There Without Drama

The ticket price is $35 per person, and that matters because the tour includes the one thing many ghost tours skip: a hands-on EMF meter experience. You’re also paying for a licensed guide who can move the story along at each landmark, instead of just pointing at dark corners and hoping for thrills.

This runs with a maximum of 16 travelers. That small cap tends to improve the experience because the guide can keep the group together and actually answer questions. It also helps with the most practical part: at night, you need everyone to find each other fast.

Meeting location is straightforward once you know what to look for. The tour starts at Madison Square, 332 Bull St, Savannah, GA 31401, across the street from Saint Johns Episcopal Church. Look for the March to the Sea Historical Marker. If you’re driving, parking is noted at 301 West Liberty Street in the Liberty Street Parking Garage next to The Mellow Mushroom Restaurant.

And yes, there are no public restrooms along the walking route. That single fact can make or break the night—especially if you’re the type who needs a bathroom break before you settle in. Plan ahead.

Madison Square Check-In: The 9 PM Rule and the EMF Moment

The tour starts promptly at 9:00 PM, and you’re asked to arrive early to check in. The guide meets you in Madison Square and checks guests before the walk begins. If you show up late, you risk missing the introduction and moving part of the route without you.

I’d treat this like a theater curtain. If you want the full experience, get there early, get your meter instructions, and get ready to walk.

Here’s the fun part: you’ll be provided with a real K2 EMF meter and guided on how to use it during the tour. The meter turns the tour from passive listening into active searching. You’re still not controlling what the meter might do, but you are participating instead of just hovering with a camera and a hope.

One practical note: the tour does not allow alcoholic beverages, and it does not allow animals of any type. If you’re bringing a group, double-check that everyone is prepared for a no-booze night walk and no pets policy.

K2 EMF Meters: How to Use the Moment (Without Expecting Magic)

An EMF meter can be fun even if you don’t think the reading is a spirit “proof machine.” What makes it valuable on this tour is your attention. You’ll slow down. You’ll look at the surroundings. You’ll try readings as the guide sets up the story.

The guide’s job is to help you connect the meter to what you’re seeing—rather than making it feel random. And if your mind is open, the whole thing becomes a kind of guided experiment: stand here, listen to the story, then check what the meter reports.

Just keep expectations realistic. The meter is part of the experience, but it doesn’t replace history, context, or the atmosphere created by Savannah’s sites. If you want definitive answers, you won’t find that. If you want an engaging, participatory haunted walk, the meter is a big reason this tour performs.

Also worth noting: the meter instruction is included, so you’re not going to be left alone with unfamiliar equipment.

Stop-by-Stop Route: Madison Square to Oglethorpe Square

This is a walking loop that hits major Savannah “big names” for ghosts and history. You’ll make multiple stops, and you can expect to see at least 7 or more haunted sites during the route. Plan on roughly 1.5 hours total, but also understand the pacing can stretch depending on questions and weather.

One more practical detail: the tour covers about 3,500 steps. It’s doable for many people with moderate fitness, but it isn’t a casual stroll for mobility issues.

Stop 1: Madison Square (Start Point and “March to the Sea” Setting)

You’ll start at Madison Square at 332 Bull St, near Saint Johns Episcopal Church. The guide will meet you there and then lead the group out through old Savannah’s Historic District.

This is where the tour’s tone gets set. The guide points out how key places link to the city’s past, and then the ghost lore flows from there. Because you’re starting here, it’s a strong place to settle in and learn how the guide frames the rest of the night.

The meter gets introduced around this opening stretch, so if you want to feel the “hunt” portion from the beginning, show up on time.

Stop 2: Colonial Park Cemetery (Where Stories Get Heavy)

Colonial Park Cemetery is a major stop, and it’s one where the mood shifts. The guide narrates both the history and the hauntings tied to the cemetery space. Cemeteries are built-in atmosphere, but what makes this stop work is the way the guide explains why these places ended up loaded with stories.

If you’re someone who enjoys the quieter, darker side of hauntings, this is the stop you’ll probably remember most.

Potential consideration: cemetery visits can involve standing and slow walking. If you need frequent rest breaks, plan to pace yourself at earlier stops so you’re not worn out here.

Stop 3: Lafayette Square (A Haunted-Passage Between Landmarks)

Lafayette Square is another framed-by-story stop. You’ll hear how the location connects to the city’s historical events and how hauntings grew around nearby mansions.

Squares in Savannah act like outdoor rooms. People pass through them all day, but at night they feel different—bigger, quieter, and more intentional. The guide uses that feeling to keep the stories vivid.

Stop 4: Chippewa Square (A Focus Point for Ghost Lore)

Chippewa Square is a recognizable Savannah landmark, and this stop centers on its history plus several haunted locations nearby. The guide walks you through the square and points out specific places that are often tied to ghost stories.

This is a good stop if you want your history and haunting to feel tied to something you can picture later. The guide’s job is to make each place more than a name on a map.

Stop 5: Wright Square (The Hanging Square)

Wright Square earns its nickname for a reason tied to local lore. The guide narrates its history and the hauntings associated with it.

This is one of those stops where the guide’s storytelling style matters a lot. If you like direct, dramatic historical narration, you’ll probably enjoy it. If you prefer lighter ghost stories, you may want to take a breath and remember this is also about real events in Savannah’s past.

Stop 6: Oglethorpe Square (Another Layer of Lore Around the Same Streets)

Oglethorpe Square rounds out the route. The guide shows haunted locations built around the square and explains the ghost lore attached to them.

By the end of the walk, the city’s layout starts to click. You stop seeing Savannah as random streets and start seeing it as a grid of stories—each square a stage.

If the group is still lively, this final stop is where people usually feel they’ve gotten their money’s worth. You’ve seen enough landmarks that the ghost lore doesn’t feel like isolated legends.

The Guides: Patrick and Gene’s Story Style

One reason this tour stands out is the guide talent. You might tour with Patrick or Gene, and both are described as strong storytellers with a clear focus on linking hauntings to real local history.

If you get Patrick, you’re likely to get a blend of humor, careful explanations, and a talent for painting a picture of what happened in Savannah and why people started attaching ghost stories to it. If you get Gene, you may find he brings a more personal angle to the material, sometimes connecting modern cultural references to local history and even past real-world experiences he’s had in Savannah.

Across both guides, a common thread is that they use evidence-style thinking. They include photos from prior captures during the tour experience, and they focus on what’s supported versus what’s commonly repeated. That approach can make the night feel more like an informed conversation than a story circle.

The trade-off: if you want pure “scare me” energy with minimal history, the guide’s balance may feel a little too grounded. Still, many people love that mix because it makes the ghost stories stick.

What’s Included—and What You Should Plan to Pay Attention To

Here’s what the ticket includes:

• Instruction and use of a K2 EMF meter
• A guided walking route through major spooky landmarks

Here’s what is not included:

• Entry inside of historic homes, cemeteries, or museums

So plan for outside viewing and guided narratives, not a ticket that gets you into house interiors or museum rooms. Savannah has plenty of places where interior access is worth it, but this tour is designed as a walking night experience rather than a building-hopping day pass.

Tips aren’t included in the price. If you appreciate the guide’s pacing and effort, tipping is expected.

Best for Whom (And Who Might Be Happier Elsewhere)

This tour fits best if you enjoy:

• City history told in plain language
• A night walk with real landmarks
• Participating with an EMF meter instead of just listening
• Ghost stories that don’t ignore the historical timeline

It’s also a good match for couples and families where one person wants history and the other wants spooky fun. Because the tour moves through big Savannah squares, you’re not stuck in one “dark corner” all night.

It may be less ideal if you:

• Hate walking at night or need frequent restroom access
• Have mobility limitations (the walk is about 3,500 steps)
• Want guaranteed interior access to homes or museums
• Expect constant action without pauses for narration

If Weather Turns: The Real-World Weather Problem

This is an outdoor evening walking tour, and it runs based on weather conditions. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund. On nights that are merely unpleasant, you’ll still be walking, so bring layers.

Also remember: the tour is designed to keep moving. The route doesn’t stop and wait for you once it begins.

Should You Book This Savannah Ghostwalker Tour?

Book it if you want a guided Savannah night that mixes history + ghost lore and includes a hands-on tool (the K2 EMF meter). The small group size, strong guide storytelling, and focus on major squares and Colonial Park Cemetery make it a solid value at $35.

Skip it (or pick a different style) if your ideal ghost tour is pure theater with heavy scares and minimal walking. This one is smarter and more grounded. It rewards curiosity. It doesn’t reward lateness, either—arrive early, because the 9:00 PM start is not negotiable.

If you like your haunted experiences practical, conversational, and tied to real places you can revisit later on your own, this is a very good choice.

FAQ

Where is the meeting point for the tour?

You meet in Madison Square at 332 Bull St, Savannah, GA 31401, across the street from Saint Johns Episcopal Church. Look for the March to the Sea Historical Marker.

What time does the tour start?

The tour starts promptly at 9:00 PM. You should arrive early to check in because the tour begins on time.

How long is the walking tour?

The tour is about 1.5 hours (approximately). It also involves a route with multiple stops.

How much walking is involved?

The tour is about 3,500 steps and is listed for travelers with moderate physical fitness. It’s not recommended for people with mobility problems.

Is the K2 EMF meter included?

Yes. The ticket includes the use and instruction of a K2 EMF meter to search for paranormal activity.

Are historic homes, cemeteries, or museums included for entry?

No. Entry inside of historic homes, cemeteries, or museums is not included.

Are there restrooms along the route?

No. There are no public restrooms available along the walking tour route.

What are the age and rules for alcohol or pets?

This tour is 16+ only. Alcoholic beverages are not allowed on the tour, and no animals are permitted.

What happens if it’s canceled due to weather or if I cancel?

If the tour is canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund. If you cancel, the experience is non-refundable and cannot be changed.